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OBOLTON & MENK Real People. Real Solutions. December 5, 2016 City of Orono Attn: Adam Edwards P.O. Box 66 Orono, MN 55323 RE: DNR Water Supply Plan Dear Adam: 2638 Shadow Lane Suite 200 Chaska, MN 55318-1172 Ph: 19521 448-8838 Fax: (9521448-8805 Bolton-Menk.com Minnesota State Statute requires all public water supply systems serving more than 1,000 people and/ or all cities in the seven -county metropolitan area, to have a water supply plan approved by the DNR. Water supply plans must be updated and submitted to the DNR for approval every ten years. This requirement, in place since the 1990's, is designed to encourage communities to deal proactively with providing sustainable drinking water for citizens, businesses, and industry. To meet this requirement, the DNR is requiring that a Water Supply Plan completed in 2017. The following is the proposed scope of work to assist the City with the completion of this project: Scope of Work: The DNR has developed a standard template for Water Supply Plans and instructions for completion of the plan. The scope of work will include completing the plan template as required to gain approval of the plan from the DNR. Part 2 and Part 3 will require a meeting between Bolton & Menk and City Staff to assist in developing procedures and conservation measures that meet the City's goals and expectations. Specific tasks required to complete the plan are as follows: • Project kick-off meeting • Collection of data • Evaluation of data to complete the requirements of the plan • Completion of the Water Supply Plan Template o Part 1 — Water Supply System Description and Evaluation o Part 2 — Emergency Planning and Response Procedures o Part 3 — Water Conservation Plan o Part 4 — Metro Area Water Suppliers • Up to one additional meeting with the DNR and/or City Staff • Submittal of draft plan to DNR and the Metropolitan Council for approval • Preparation of resolution for City Council adoption of approved plan • Final completion of plan for submittal h:\orno\2017 new projects\fee estimate -water supply plan.docx Bolton & Menk is an equal opportunity employer.